UK astronaut set for 2015 launch
Major Tim Peake has been confirmed as the first official British astronaut to live and work in space. The 41-year-old will fly to the International Space Station in November 2015.
UK astronaut Tim Peake gives Prince Harry space tips
The UK's first official astronaut and former Apache helicopter pilot Major Tim Peake has given Prince Harry tips on going into space.
Maj Peake said that Harry, who is an Apache pilot, would make "a fantastic astronaut" but added that going into space had to "stem from a passion and desire to want to do it."
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UK's new spaceman describes mission as 'true privilege'
Major Tim Peake will be the first British astronaut in space for 20 years - but has no plans to sing any Bowie songs from outer space.
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Boldly going where few Brits have gone before
As Tim Peake prepares to become the first official Brit in space, here are other British-born astronauts who have experienced the thrill.